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Which of the network components below would commonly be used as a protocol converter and communication signal converter?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that can have 8, 16, or 32 output points powered by 24Vdc or 120/230 Vac?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control of an employees access level in the system?
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Which of the answers below would best describe how those classifications are determined using the address?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the coils ON/OFF status of inputs # 10197 to 10218 from a slave device?
The standard recommended by ISA-18.2 is for 3-4 priority level alarms to be used. Which of the alarm priority levels below can best be described as the highest level alarm, demanding prompt operator action?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the database that contains a record of process alarms and events as they occur?
Which answer below best represents the number of spur cable connections in a standard H1 transmission system junction box with 6 connections available?
A HMI requires secure access to it's configuration database. Which of the terms below is best described as engineering level software package?
Any SCADA system must adhere to universal standards which allow smooth communication over international boundaries. Which of the standards below would have incompatibility between different hardware vendors components?
Which of the terms below is best described as "losses resulting from defects from the manufacture of the cable"?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will solve scalability, but is still limited because of multiple DA servers and duplication of information requiring an overuse of bandwidth?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the content of the slaves holding registers # 40108?
In a DCS, there is a controller scan cycle priority that should have enough time to execute all tasks. Which of the answers below represents the about of free time for a loaded DCS controller to function?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce data time stamping in real-time?
Which answer below best represents the composition of an H1 transmission system terminator?
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls only on the ISO physical layer?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed for smaller processes, therefore having limited scalability?
From the answers below, chooses the best answer that does not affect the transmission of a signal with metal wire or cable.
IPv4 has several distinct classifications. Looking at the answers below, choose the one that contains all of the classifications.
Which of the answers below is best described as a primary advantage of the token passing messaging in the H1 transmission system?
In Modbus, data is read, and written in various memory ranges. Which of the answers below best represents the data type that a input registers would use?
The wired Ethernet transmission standards are defined by the OSI model layers. Which of the answers below is one of those defining layers?
There are several advanced alarm methods available that provide a greater level of functionality. Which of the methods below can be used if an interpretation of the plant can approximate its state?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?